Presumptive Eligibility. An established period of time (45 days) during which certain pregnant women are eligible for TennCare Medicaid. During this period of time the presumptively eligible enrollee must complete an application for Medicaid in order to stay on the program. Primary Care Physician – A physician responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A primary care physician is generally a physician who has limited his/her practice of medicine to general practice or who is an Internist, Pediatrician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Geriatrician, or Family Practitioner. However, as provided in Section A.2.11.2.4 of this Contract, in certain circumstances other physicians may be primary care physicians if they are willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Contract. Primary Care Provider (PCP) – A primary care physician or other licensed health practitioner practicing in accordance with state law who is responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A PCP may practice in various settings such as local health departments, FQHCs or community mental health agencies (CMHAs) provided that the PCP is willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Contract. Prior Authorization – The act of authorizing specific services or activities before they are rendered or occur. Priority Enrollee – An enrollee that has been identified by TENNCARE as vulnerable due to certain mental health diagnoses. Privacy Breach – The acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of PHI in a manner which compromises the security or privacy of the PHI as governed by the provisions of HIPAA and other federal and state laws. For purposes of this definition, “compromises the security or privacy of the protected health information” means poses a significant risk of financial, reputational, or other harm to the individual. Privacy Rule – Standards for the Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information at 45 CFR Part 160 and Part 164. Protected Health Information (PHI) – Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by electronic media, maintained in electronic media, or transmitted or maintained in any other form or medium. Provider – An institution, facility, agency, physician, health c...
Presumptive Eligibility. The AAA will use preliminary information provided through screening to determine if a care receiver meets the functional eligibility criteria as defined in WAC 388-106-0355 and financial eligibility requirements defined in WAC 182-513-1615 or 182-513-1620 in order to receive services while the formal eligibility determination by HCS is being completed.
Presumptive Eligibility. The state will operate presumptive eligibility as specified in its approved state plan. The state must notify CMS of any upcoming changes to presumptive eligibility during the bimonthly monitoring calls and in the quarterly reports as required under STCs 78and 79.
Presumptive Eligibility. An established period of time (45 days) during which certain pregnant women are eligible for TennCare Medicaid. During this period of time the presumptively eligible enrollee must complete an application for Medicaid in order to stay on the program. Primary Care Physician – A physician responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A primary care physician is generally a physician who has limited his/her practice of medicine to general practice or who is an Internist, Pediatrician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Geriatrician, or Family Practitioner. However, as provided in Section 2.11.2.4 of this Agreement, in certain circumstances other physicians may be primary care physicians if they are willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Agreement.
Presumptive Eligibility. Family fee exemptions Use of quality funds for the child care and development workforce Training and Professional Development And open forum topics participants brought to our attention ECPC Parent and Workforce Advisory Subcommittees Meeting on November 16, 2023
Presumptive Eligibility. Child care services would be available prior to the collection and submission of all required documentation • “Grace period” would be for a predetermined time period • Most agreed that presumptive eligibility would be beneficial to families • 30 days was perceived as a reasonable amount of time for the families to collect the required documentation that supports their eligibility and need. • Other considerations: • When does 24-month eligibility begin? • Reimbursement during the presumptive time frame even if the family is subsequently found to be not eligible. Responses
Presumptive Eligibility. An established period of time (45 days) during which certain pregnant women are eligible for TennCare Medicaid. During this period of time the presumptively eligible enrollee must complete an application for Medicaid in order to stay on the program. Primary Care Physician – A physician responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A primary care physician is generally a physician who has limited his/her practice of medicine to general practice or who is an Internist, Pediatrician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Geriatrician, or Family Practitioner. However, as provided in Section 2.11.2.4 of this Agreement, in certain circumstances other physicians may be primary care physicians if they are willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Agreement. Primary Care Provider (PCP) – A primary care physician or other licensed health practitioner practicing in accordance with state law who is responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A PCP may practice in various settings such as local health departments, FQHCs or community mental health agencies (CMHAs) provided that the PCP is willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Agreement.
Presumptive Eligibility. Presumptive eligibility is offered to certain children enrolled in MassHealth Standard and Family Assistance as well as pregnant women receiving services through the MassHealth Pre-Natal program.
Presumptive Eligibility. An established period of time (45 days) during which certain pregnant women are eligible for TennCare Medicaid. During this period of time the presumptively eligible enrollee must complete an application for Medicaid in order to stay on the program. Primary Care Physician – A physician responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A primary care physician is generally a physician who has limited his/her practice of medicine to general practice or who is an Internist, Pediatrician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Geriatrician, or Family Practitioner. However, as provided in Section 2.11.2.4 of this Agreement, in certain circumstances other physicians may be primary care physicians if they are willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Agreement. Primary Care Provider (PCP) – A primary care physician or other licensed health practitioner practicing in accordance with state law who is responsible for providing preventive and primary health care to patients; for initiating referrals for specialist care; and for maintaining the continuity of patient care. A PCP may practice in various settings such as local health departments, FQHCs or community mental health agencies (CMHAs) provided that the PCP is willing and able to carry out all PCP responsibilities in accordance with this Agreement. Prior Authorization – The act of authorizing specific services or activities before they are rendered or occur. Priority Add-on Rate – The amount established by TENNCARE pursuant to the methodology described in Section 3 of this Agreement as compensation for the provision of behavioral health services for Priority enrollees. Priority Enrollee – A TennCare enrollee who has been assessed within the past twelve
Presumptive Eligibility. Temporary eligibility granted to a pregnant woman whose family income is at or below a specified percentage of the federal poverty level in order for the woman to receive prenatal care services.
